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There are ways to add volume (fillers), slim the jawline (Botox) and tighten skin with treatments such as Morpheus8. These will help to enhance certain natural features of your face and/or minimize less desired features. It will not permanently change the face shape.
Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your question regarding nonsurgical procedures to the lower face. There are a few modalities that may help you achieve a slimmer lower half of your face. The first is the use of Botox in the masseter muscles. These muscles can become large if you area grinding or clenching your teeth. By relaxing the muscles with Botox, over time they will relax and diminish in size. This will result in a smoother and less sharp angle of the jawline. Secondly, fillers can also be used strategically ,and in addition to the Botox, can help contour the jawline to the shape you desire. Lastly, some are using Kybella (off label) to melt fat in the lower face (jowls). This can also be used in addition to the other treatments discussed above. To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your question. Noninvasive facial contouring can often be accomplished using a combination of soft tissue fillers and botulinum toxins. To determine whether you could achieve the type of improvement you are seeking would require evaluation in person. Best of luck.